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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, our story features Yuka, a 26-year-old office worker. Please listen.
Yuka is 26 years old. She works at a company every day. She is an office worker. She is busy every day. She gets up early every morning and takes the train to work.
One day, Yuka felt sluggish and had a slight sore throat in the morning. She thought, "I might have caught a cold." But she decided to go to work anyway.
When she arrived at work, her colleague Satoko looked at her and said, "Yuka, you don't look well. Are you okay?"
"Hmm, I think I might have caught a cold. My throat hurts," Yuka replied.
Satoko said with concern, "In that case, you should go home early today. Your health is the most important thing."
Yuka said, "Thank you. But I have a lot of work, so I have to do my best today."
By early afternoon, Yuka's condition worsened. She seemed to have developed a fever and her head felt fuzzy. Yuka decided to leave work early after all. She told her boss, "I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well today, so I'd like to go home early." Her boss kindly said, "I understand. Take care."
When she got home, Yuka took some medicine right away. Then she drank plenty of water and slept soundly.
Everyone, please take care of yourselves and watch out for colds. When you have a cold, the best thing to do is to rest well.
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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, please listen to my story. In this podcast, I speak slowly. Please also follow my Instagram at norijpteacher. Today, I’ll talk about a cafe in Liverpool. Please listen.
I often go to cafes to enjoy delicious coffee. At the cafe, I either read books or study Korean. There are several cafes in Liverpool that are my favorites. The cafe near my house is filled with my favorite colors, green and yellow. There are many houseplants placed around this cafe. The furniture is also mostly green. And the coffee cups are a lovely yellow. Just seeing this yellow makes me feel joyful. And drinking coffee from this cup puts me in a happy mood.
I used to live in Belfast, Northern Ireland. There is also a favorite cafe of mine in Belfast. The coffee cups there are a dark green. This dark green is also a very lovely color.
At home, I use ordinary coffee cups that I bought cheaply at the supermarket. The cups I often use at home are red. Red is also a color I like.
What color are the coffee cups you use often? Do they have designs or are they plain? I prefer plain coffee cups. I like them better without various designs or prints.
Are the coffee cups you use large or small? I am not very fond of mugs. They are too big, and it's difficult for me to finish drinking everything. I can't drink it all. The drink gets cold.
Please show me a photo of your favorite cup. See you again.
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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today's theme is again 'Colors.' I like green and yellow. Today's protagonist is Yuta-kun. A lot of 'colors' will appear in the story. Let’s see how many you can hear. Let's take on the challenge.
Yuta-kun is an elementary school student. The long holiday of Golden Week in May has arrived. Yuta-kun and his family came to camp at a campground near the sea. It’s a two-day, one-night camping trip.
It's a 10-minute walk from the campground to the beach. Dad is drinking beer and reading a book. Mom is preparing lunch. Yuta-kun and the family’s pet dog, Kuro, decided to go to the beach. Kuro is a black dog, hence his name 'Kuro.'
Today, the weather is exceptionally nice, and it is sunny. The sea is blue, and the waves are sparkling. There are white birds flying in the sky, which is also blue, and there are no clouds. 'Kuro, it really feels great, doesn’t it? Let’s go near the waves,' said Yuta-kun.
It feels good to walk on the white sandy beach. Kuro is also happy, running around. Kuro likes playing with a ball. He is playing with a red ball. 'The sea is so big. So blue,' Yuta-kun thought, listening to the sound of the waves.
When they returned to the tent from the sea, lunch was ready. It was a barbecue. They grilled a lot of meat and ate.
When they returned home from camping, Yuta-kun started painting with blue paint. While painting pictures of the sea and the sky, he remembered the fun times they had camping.
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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. In this podcast, I speak slowly. Please also follow my Instagram at norijpteacher. What is your favorite color? Let's talk about colors today.
I have many favorite colors. I especially like green and yellow. Seeing dark green calms my mind. I don’t do much gardening and don’t grow plants, but I like seeing the greenery in nature. In my previous living room, there was a large dark green sofa. When I moved, I donated that sofa to a charity shop. It’s no longer with me, but I loved that sofa.
Yellow has an energetic image. Seeing yellow also makes me feel energized and cheerful. I also like Japan’s cherry blossom pink, a gentle pale pink color. Seeing this pink reminds me of spring in Japan. I used to dislike red, but now it is a color I like. I even have a red sweater. I used to have a red smartphone too. It’s a flashy color, but seeing red motivates me.
My least favorite color is purple. I think light purple is beautiful, but I don’t like dark purple. I wear trousers every day. My jeans are a light blue, and I often wear black trousers. However, I choose colorful tops. For example, I have a green sweater, a yellow cardigan, and a cute pink sweat hoodie. What colors do you like?
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I have relatives living in Sweden. They are my sister-in-law's family. My sister-in-law is Peruvian. Her husband is Swedish too, and they have two daughters, my nieces. The four of them came to visit us in Liverpool. They live in Malmö, Sweden, and the nearest airport to Malmö is Copenhagen Airport in Denmark. They flew from Copenhagen to Manchester Airport, and then they came to Liverpool from Manchester.
We spent about four days together. I showed them around Liverpool, going to cafes and restaurants. My nieces are very cute and lively. They speak Swedish with their father and Spanish with their mother. They speak English with me. It's a really interesting international family. And, I bought them cute summer dresses. This summer, we plan to visit them in Sweden.
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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story today as well. In this podcast, I speak slowly. There are also podcasts with a faster pace. Please try listening to my other podcast, Japanese with Noriko. Today, I want to talk about pizza. Do you all like pizza?
I don't eat pizza very often. I don't dislike it, but I prefer noodle dishes over pizza, so I usually eat noodles more than pizza. However, recently, I ate pizza after a long time.
I went to a pizzeria in Liverpool, which is said to be the most popular in the city. The pizza there is in the style of Naples, Italy. The restaurant has a large oven specifically for baking pizza. It's a popular place and is always busy, with lines of people waiting.
We went there on a Thursday night. We hadn't made a reservation, so we had to wait a bit. Even though it was a weekday evening, it was surprisingly crowded. There were many options on the menu, and I had a hard time deciding which toppings to choose. In the end, I chose a pizza with tomato sauce and anchovies. I like the slightly salty anchovies. My husband ordered a pizza without tomato sauce. It had potatoes, ham, and pineapple. It was a bit of a strange pizza.
What kind of toppings do you like? Ham, cheese, olives, mushrooms... there are various toppings available. The pizza at this restaurant was really delicious, so I want to go there again."
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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story today again. In this podcast, I speak slowly, but there are also podcasts with a faster pace. Try listening to my other podcast, Japanese with Noriko. Now, today's topic is about ramen. Do you all like ramen?
What is your favorite Japanese food? Curry rice? Sushi? Donburi? Or perhaps, ramen? Ramen is popular abroad as well. There is even a Korean-style ramen restaurant in Liverpool, England, where I live. The soup there is a bit spicy, and it's quite delicious.
Recently, I traveled from Liverpool to Manchester by train. Manchester is the second-largest city in England, of course, after London.
In Manchester, there is a branch of the Japanese ramen chain Shoryu. I had lunch there. I ate miso tonkotsu ramen, and my husband had tonkotsu ramen. It tasted like the nostalgic Japanese tonkotsu ramen and was very delicious. However, there was one disappointing thing. The price of the ramen was very high.
I think the same ramen would cost less than half in Japan. Currently, the cost of living in the UK has increased, and eating out at restaurants is really expensive. We ordered ramen, fried chicken, and beer, and I was surprised at the high cost. In Japan, ramen is considered fast food, so it's inexpensive, quick, and easy to eat. But it's different in the UK.
Sometimes, I also eat instant noodles, but only occasionally because they are not very healthy. When I feel like it, I go to an Asian supermarket and buy Korean instant noodles.
Which type of ramen do you like? Tonkotsu, shoyu, miso, shio, or vegan ramen? My recent favorite is miso ramen. That's all for today."
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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. In this podcast, I speak slowly. Now, March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. So, please listen.
March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. I used to live in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In Northern Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is a festive day and a holiday. There are parades. Everyone gathers and has lively parties. It's a busy day for Irish pubs. Now, I live in Liverpool, England. This year, St. Patrick's Day was on a Sunday. I had lunch at a pub with my husband. At that time, I saw many people wearing lots of green. Later, as we walked around the city, we saw many people wearing green, celebrating St. Patrick's Day in the same way.
Honestly, St. Patrick's Day is a day when everyone drinks alcohol, parties, and it gets a bit noisy. But, it's a very interesting day.
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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. I will speak slowly. Spring has finally arrived in the UK. Do you all like spring? Now, please listen.
I go for a walk every day. When I don't have much time, I walk for only 30 minutes, but when I have more time, I walk for about an hour. I wear headphones and listen to music or podcasts while walking. There are no parks in my neighborhood, so I cannot walk in a park. However, I walk around the town. I try to go for a walk even on rainy days.
The other day, while I was walking, I found a little bit of spring. It was a different walking route than usual, and by chance, I found a cherry blossom tree. It was slightly different from the cherry blossoms in Japan, but there were cute pink cherry blossoms blooming. I decided to stop under the tree and look at the cherry blossoms. I love cherry blossoms. I felt nostalgic for spring in Japan... I thought about how I want to do Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) in Japan. Cherry blossoms in Japan are truly beautiful. Japanese people picnic under cherry blossom trees. They do Hanami.
I love spring, but there's a problem. I have hay fever. Because of hay fever, my eyes itch, and I get a runny nose, which is tough. But still, I love spring. That's all for today. See you again.
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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. I will speak slowly. Please check out our main podcast, Japanese with Noriko, which is for intermediate and above levels. Today, I'm going to talk about an anniversary. Recently, it was our wedding anniversary. We celebrated it. So, please listen.
I am married. Our wedding anniversary is in February. It has been 17 years since we got married. We celebrated at a restaurant. We had delicious steak. I love steak.
Every year, on our wedding anniversary, we make it a point to go to a restaurant. We love eating delicious food, so we often eat out. Eating delicious steak on our anniversary made us feel happy. We also had a delicious dessert. After the restaurant, we went to a stylish cocktail bar. There, we drank delicious cocktails. I had a brandy cocktail.
I am full of gratitude towards my husband. I feel, 'Thank you always. Please continue to be with me. Let's keep working hard together.' My husband understands me well. He always helps me. He also supports me with my work. So, I want to support my husband in the same way.
That's all for today. See you again.
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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story, Noriko's story, today as well. Today, it's another story about sweets. Matcha ice cream and black sesame ice cream. I will talk about Japanese ice cream. Please listen.
I live in Liverpool, England. In Liverpool, there is a Japanese-style matcha cafe called 'TSUJIRI.' TSUJIRI is a famous Japanese tea brand. And at this matcha cafe, you can enjoy Japanese-style desserts. I have been to this cafe twice already. Because you can eat really delicious desserts there, I definitely plan to go again.
The first time I went, I ate a matcha Basque cheesecake. It's a rich and moist cheesecake, and of course, it's green in color. A green cheesecake. It was very delicious. The second time I went, I had a matcha parfait. The parfait is in three layers. The bottom layer is red bean paste. On top of that is black sesame ice cream. And the top layer is matcha ice cream. My husband prefers the black sesame ice cream. I prefer the matcha ice cream. Which one do you like?
Of course, I also drank a matcha drink. The recommendation is matcha yuzu Tea. The bitterness of the matcha and the sweetness of the yuzu jam come together to make a really delicious drink. Unfortunately, the desserts and drinks at this cafe are really expensive. Because it's expensive, I definitely want to go again, but I don't think I can go all the time.
Going to this cafe really made me miss Japanese food."
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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, please listen to my story, Noriko's story, again. Do you know the famous Korean snack 'Choco Pie'? Then, please listen.
I am studying Korean. The other day, a small package arrived from Korea. My Korean teacher sent me some Korean snacks. It was Choco Pie. Choco Pie is a snack from Lotte, a famous confectionery company. You can buy it in Japan too. Choco Pie is round. It has marshmallow in between moist cakes. And, the cake is coated with chocolate. In other words, the outermost layer is chocolate, followed by a cake-like dough, and marshmallow in the middle. Of course, it's sweet.
Now, the Choco Pie I received was eaten immediately. I ate it right away with coffee. One was not enough; I wanted to eat more and more.
I like sweet things. I try not to eat too much, but still, I can't stop. I usually eat dark chocolate. When I go to a cafe on weekends, I often eat pancakes. Even when I eat out at a restaurant, I always order dessert. Do you like sweets? What kind of sweets do you like?"
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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, please listen to my story, Noriko's story, again. If you want to listen to Japanese at a faster speed and take on more of a challenge, please check out my main podcast, the Japanese with Noriko podcast. So, do you all like manga? Do you read manga? Then, please listen.
There is a library near my house, the Central Library in Liverpool. This library is a really large building, spacious and user-friendly on the inside. It also has a lot of Japanese manga. But, the manga there are in English versions.
The other day, I found the manga 'Demon Slayer' and 'Spy × Family' at the library, which have been popular recently. I was really happy because I had always wanted to read them. Fortunately, there were volumes one to three of 'Spy × Family.' I immediately borrowed all three volumes. 'Demon Slayer' didn't have the first volume, but since I had watched the anime, I am already familiar with the story, so borrowed volume seven.
The English version of the manga is very interesting. It helps with learning English. And the stories are so interesting that you want to read more and more. I prefer 'Demon Slayer.' 'Spy × Family' is interesting too, but I think its story isn't anything special. However, the character Anya is really cute.
Now, having a library nearby is really convenient. I plan to make a lot of use of the library this year and read even more books.
Do you go to the library? Do you borrow books from the library? What kind of manga do you like? Please tell me."
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"Hello everyone, I'm Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story today as well. I have a membership called Japanese Together, which is my community. We have meetups, as well as various other contents. You can also access PDF files of this podcast's script with furigana. Please consider becoming a member. Today, I'll talk about an Italian cafe in Liverpool.
Do you like Italian food, Italian coffee, or desserts?
I live in Liverpool, England. I'm not sure why, but there are a lot of Italian cafes in Liverpool. It seems like many Italians live here. There are many delicious Italian restaurants, pizzerias, and cafes owned by Italians.
There are two near my apartment. They are always popular. About a 15-minute walk away, there are also three popular Italian cafes. I like coffee and delicious breads and desserts, so I went to a nearby Italian cafe right away. I had lunch there by myself.
Do you know what 'Arancini' is? Arancini is a rice dish, similar to a croquette. It's a rice ball that's fried. I ate that arancini. It was very delicious. I want to eat it again. Of course, I ordered dessert too. A single espresso and a famous Italian dessert, Cannoli. 'Cannoli' means 'little tube' in Italian. It's a fried tube-shaped pastry filled with ricotta cheese cream. It's a sweet from Sicily, Italy.
The Cannoli I had was extra-large. It was really big, and I was full. It had pistachio sauce and pistachio cream in it. I'm thinking of trying other Italian cafes next time.
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"Hello, everyone. This is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. Today, I'll talk about Pilates.
Do you all exercise? Do you work out? I hate exercising. I've never really exercised or worked out before. But this year, I started doing Pilates for a reason.
I have back pain. My back hurts. I went to the doctor for an examination, but there was no problem. I was told to exercise more. But I, who hate and am not good at exercising, wondered what I should do.
Since Pilates was recommended to me, I looked for a Pilates studio in Liverpool. I searched on Google Maps for a place close by. Then, I found a Reformer Pilates studio right next to the apartment where I live. It doesn't even take 3 minutes to walk there. So, I immediately signed up for a class.
In January and February, I took a private session once a week. Now, I attend a group session once a week. At home, I also make time to stretch and do simple Pilates every day. For that reason, I also bought a Pilates mat. Morning Pilates is about 10 minutes before work. It's simple, but it makes my body feel refreshed. Pilates in the afternoon also feels good. Recently, my physical condition has been good. So, I will continue to do Pilates from now on.
That's all for today. See you again."
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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. If you want to listen to Japanese at a faster speed and challenge yourself more, please listen to my main podcast, Japanese with Noriko's podcast. Now, have you ever eaten dulce de leche? Today, I'll talk about dulce de leche.
I like coffee, so I often go to cafes. I visit cafes, cake shops, and bakeries I find on Instagram. Last month, I went to a popular bakery in Liverpool. The owner of the bakery is Argentine. When you enter the bakery, you can smell the delicious freshly baked bread. It's really a popular shop, so it's always full of customers. By noon, there is almost no bread left. It's better to go in the morning.
Now, the popular bread at the bakery is the croissant. There are regular croissants and croissants filled with dulce de leche. I recommend the sweet croissant filled with dulce de leche. It goes well with coffee.
Dulce de leche is a milk jam made by simmering milk and sugar. It's delicious on toast or pancakes. It's commonly eaten in South America. I traveled alone to Argentina once, and that's when I first ate dulce de leche.
You can also buy dulce de leche at that bakery. I bought some dulce de leche and brought it home. Recently, I've been eating it on toast for breakfast. It's sweet and delicious.
That's all for today. See you again."
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"Hello everyone. This is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. It's a story about Liverpool. I currently live in Liverpool, England. Everyone, I have an Instagram account called norijpteacher. Please follow me there. On my Instagram account, I post photos and mini videos of Liverpool. There, you can see what my ordinary life looks like. So, today's story is about Asian supermarkets. Please listen.
Everyone, do you like Japanese cuisine? Do you cook Japanese food? I have been living in the UK for a long time. Sometimes, I miss Japanese food. Japanese curry rice, Japanese udon, Japanese rice, rice dishes, okonomiyaki, I make them myself when I feel like it. I buy the ingredients at Asian supermarkets.
After moving to Liverpool, I looked for where Asian supermarkets are. Luckily, there are three Asian supermarkets about a 15-minute walk from our apartment. There, I can buy ingredients for Japanese food. However, unfortunately, these three Asian supermarkets do not have natto. I was troubled. I wanted to eat natto. 'You can make it yourself, Noriko,' someone said. But I find making it myself troublesome. I prefer to buy it. So, I went to another Asian supermarket. I had to drive to that Asian supermarket. It's a bit far.
But, I'm glad I went. They had Japanese natto there. When I first found Japanese natto there, I was so happy, and I bought a lot of natto and went home. Do you have an Asian supermarket in your town? Do you have a Japanese supermarket? Can you buy natto there?
Yes. I love natto. Natto with white rice and miso soup, wow, what a great combination. Yes. I often eat natto. I have natto in my fridge right now. I ate natto yesterday too. It's almost gone, so I'm thinking of going to that Asian supermarket to buy more. That's all for today. See you again."
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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Hello, how are you? Please listen to my story again today. If you want to listen to Japanese at a faster speed, if you want more challenges, please listen to my main podcast, the Japanese with Noriko podcast. It has seasons 1 to 3. Now, today is about Liverpool, England, where I currently live. I want to talk about the surprising things, the first impressions after moving here. So, please listen.
Everyone, today, the day I am recording this, is February 2nd, 2024. It's February 2nd. I have been living in Liverpool for a month. It's been about a month since I moved. It's only been a month. My impression of the city of Liverpool is very good. There are many nice cafes, various events, and a good atmosphere. So far, I like Liverpool. But, there have been some troubling and surprising things. I will talk about that.
One surprising and troubling thing is that I can't understand the English of the people in Liverpool. The English spoken by Liverpudlians has a strong accent. I lived in Northern Ireland for 16 years. The accent of English spoken by people in Northern Ireland is also very strong. But, I was used to that. After moving, I have to get used to the accent of English spoken by people in Liverpool. It's really troubling. Conversations with cafe staff, conversations with locals in various places, "What? What did you say? I don't understand. Please say it again." I'm asking them to repeat a lot. It's a bit embarrassing.
The second surprising thing, and this is a bit more serious, is that there are many homeless people in the city of Liverpool. It's Christmas. It's winter. It was heartbreaking to see homeless people. In Liverpool, there are many homeless people, people with economic problems, drug problems, and various other issues. It's sad. I was surprised.
That's all for today. Everyone, I'll talk more about life in Liverpool in the next episode, so look forward to it. See you again."
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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. How are you? Today, please listen to my story, Noriko's story. I will speak as slowly as possible. Today, I'll talk about my moving experience. So, please listen.
Everyone, today is February 1, 2024. February has started. I moved last year, in 2023. I used to live in Northern Ireland, but now I live in England. I moved from Belfast in Northern Ireland to Liverpool in England.
Preparing for the move was really tough. There was a lot of stress. But now, I'm fine. The move is over, and the stress is gone. In Liverpool, England, I'm living my life as usual. I'm following my usual routine.
The move was hard, and it was sad to say goodbye to my friends in Northern Ireland. But now, I'm glad I came to Liverpool. Liverpool is a bigger city than Belfast, Northern Ireland. There are art galleries and museums. There are also many nice cafes and restaurants. I want to know more about the city of Liverpool.
Since moving, I've tried various cafes. Near our apartment, there is a very delicious Italian cafe. About a 15-minute walk from the apartment, there is a bakery where you can eat freshly baked bread. And there are many pubs with a great atmosphere. My spouse and I like going to pubs. So, we're enjoying life in this city. Have you ever moved? How many times have you moved? Please tell me.
Everyone, that's it for today. See you again.
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"Hello, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, let's talk about hobbies again. The character in our story is Lisa, a Canadian. Lisa's hobby is sewing. So, let's begin.
Lisa lives in Vancouver, Canada, and is an elementary school teacher. Her hobby is sewing.
Since she was young, Lisa has been interested in handcrafting. She started with knitting, eventually learning to knit scarves and socks. When Lisa was in middle school, her mother bought her a sewing machine. From then, she learned how to use the machine and sew from her mother. Initially, Lisa made simple bags, but her sewing skills quickly improved. Now, she can make dresses and blouses herself. She not only makes clothes for herself but also for her friends and family.
Currently, Lisa is learning Japanese. Last year, during her trip to Japan, she bought Japanese sewing books and fabric with Japanese designs. She is now interested in traditional Japanese clothing like kimonos and yukatas. Once her Japanese improves, she wants to study about kimonos in Japanese.
Lisa's goal for 2024 is to make a summer dress using the sewing patterns and techniques from the Japanese sewing book she bought. The Japanese patterns and methods are different from those in Canada, making it a challenging but exciting project. Once the dress is complete, she wants to show it to her Japanese teacher. Lisa's long-term goal is to sew a yukata herself.”
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